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Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

J
Joanne
From
Canada
I loved this hostel! It is exceptionally clean & very secure -- the area is also safe. The beds, large & very comfortable... curtains, plugs, shelves AND each room with its own theme. Very spacious lockers, no lock needed. The showers, clean & great stream of water. The free coffee is very very good! The staff, very friendly, helpful & accommodating. The common space is spacious & relaxing. The kitchen is well-stocked. There is access to work spaces, for anyone needing to be in an online meeting. I so much enjoyed this hostel & I would absolutely stay there again! It's maybe 20 minutes to downtown with transport, very logical & easy to manage. Lots of cafes or food stores more or less in the area -- actually, it was nice to get out of the more touristy city center!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,069 reviews
Price from
US$89.75
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riehl, Cologne

This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 3 km from the Old Town district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

Z
Zoraï
From
Belgium
Perfect location, easily accessible. Loved everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,630 reviews
Price from
US$143.35
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz

Deutz, Cologne

Just 900 metres from the Cologne Exhibition Centre, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region.

I
Iryna Rudnitskaya
From
Belarus
Excellent location in 10 minutes from the famous bridge and Cologne Very clean and comfortable rooms, lockers are locked, inside each locker there is a safe. The room has separate shower and toilet. Beds are very comfortable. Linen is perfect. Breakfast is included. For breakfast there is a large choice of food. You can leave your luggage free of charge before and after your stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,718 reviews
Price from
US$143.11
1 night, 2 adults

Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

Just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas.

M
Mariia Diachenko
From
Ukraine
Great option as for a hostel. We had our own shower. It was possible to leave luggege in a locker on checkout day. It was warm in the room. Cologne cathedral and railway station are pretty close.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,722 reviews
Price from
US$88.51
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel MaRu Living C9

Nippes, Cologne

Set in Cologne within 3.1 km of Cologne Cathedral and 3.1 km of Cologne Central Station, Hostel MaRu Living C9 features rooms with free WiFi.

H
Hemant
From
United Kingdom
Cleanliness and staff were excellent, and the photos are genuine. The toilet and shower rooms are shared but exceptionally clean. The main gate, located next to the laundry shop, only has 'C9' written on it instead of 'MaruLivingC9.' Make sure to ask for the entry codes beforehand to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$128.32
1 night, 2 adults

Max Hostel

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Max Hostel is situated in Bonn, 200 metres from AnBau 35. Free WiFi is provided. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

J
Juliana
From
Luxembourg
A kitchen on the lounge with 2 fridges where you can put your food and cook and everything else you might need for cooking, pans, pots, cutlery, plates and so on, so you don't spend too much money on food. The all female room was really good. Every bed had plugs and lights and a bit of privacy. They didn't have curtains for each bed like other hostels, but the beds have a division that separates them from the other bed that gives you some privacy. A girl in my all female room had a problem with a guy while she was in the corridor and the staff was very efficient and attentive to the girl.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
Price from
US$74.80
1 night, 2 adults

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

The Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café.

K
KYOSUKE
From
Japan
It’s just front the station The staffs are very kind and nice Check out time is 12pm
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mithun Jain
From
United Kingdom
The staff/owner was too friendly. Huge domns rooms and spacious toilets.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews

Black Sheep

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 500 metres from the hostel.

S
SEAN
From
Germany
Very complete and comfortable hostel. Individual rooms for each group with a shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen. The price was very worth it. Check in and check out just involved collecting and leaving your keys. The kitchen was also very complete. The location was near Barbarossaplatz which has a train directly to the city centre. There's also a Rewe nearby which helps if you're looking to cook.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews

Kölnotel Hostel, Apart & Suite

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

Directly opposite underground trains and trams, this hotel lies in the lively Ehrenfeld district of Cologne. It offers rental bicycles and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,630 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,069 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,718 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,722 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,069 reviews
Big and confortable bed with curtain, shelf and a socket to charge devices. Also big lockers in the room and helpful staff. It was also no problem with check in at night. Although it was not the cheapest, but for this quality it was still a good price. One of the best hostels I have ever been to. :)
Guest review by
Jakab
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,718 reviews
Great staff, great location, massive rooms. Probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in.
Guest review by
Senthilnathan
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,069 reviews
I stayed in the 4-bed female dormitory. The bed was super comfy, the bulk has curtains to offer privacy. Each guest has a spacius locker to use, you don'y need to use your own padlock. Bathrooms and common areas are very clean. Complimentary tea and coffee. Helpful and friendly staff. The hostel is easy to reach by public transportation. It's located closed to downtown. I felt safe.
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Moonsun
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$163.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,630 reviews
the price is so cheap and all the property are not disappointing, clean and friendly. one of the best Hostel, that i have ever stayed in
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Wulandari
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$122.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews
The hostel is just in front of the subway station. It was reasonably clean and offered a minimum for a cheap stay over. It will provide the essencial if you need just a place to sleep.
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Aline
Solo traveller